Goalie Ben Bishop is heading to the Ottawa Senators for a second-round pick in 2013.

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7:30 p.m.: Watch Sabres, Flames

In determining how busy tomorrow will be, keep an eye on the Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames. The Sabres have long looked like a team in need of a move, but they have been quiet. Meanwhile, usually aggressive Flames GM Jay Feaster has indicated that he would like to do something. If they both are active, it still might be a busy day.

Another indicator could be the New York Islanders. GM Garth Snow has said he isn't a seller because he still believes his team can make the playoffs. But he has been looking around. He has a handful of potential unrestricted free agents, including goalie Evgeni Nabokov. If he was willing to move a player or two, it could open up the market a bit.

"We like that he has played played five years in the minor leagues and he's having a real good year there now," Senators GM Bryan Murray said. "We think he is a good candidate to be a real good NHL goaltender."

5:30 p.m.: Nash interest cooling?

ESPN's Katie Strang, who's very wired into the New York Rangers, tweeted this: "Things could always change at last minute/tmrw, but at this point doesn't appear Nash to Rangers is going to happen."

5 p.m.: Gaustad draws interest

One name that seems to be circulating in the trade market is Buffalo's Paul Gaustad. Teams are very interested in him for these reasons: 1. He's 6-5 and he's a checking center. 2. He is a 56% guy on faceoffs. 3. He is going to be an unrestricted free agent, meaning Buffalo might be inclined to trade him.

4:20 p.m.: Johnson's Jackets debut

Jack Johnson played more than 23 minutes and was minus-1 in his debut with Columbus. Jeff Carter had no points and four shots on goal in his debut with the Los Angeles. This was really a 1950s style of trade where a team with depth at defense trades a defenseman to get the scorer they need. It's possible that both teams could benefit from this deal.

4:10 p.m.: Lack of supply

Based on what we are hearing, supply is not keeping up with demand in this year's trade marketplace. There don't seem to be enough available players for all of the teams looking to strengthen their roster. There is a severe shortage of scorers.

"There's not enough," said Ottawa Senators general manager Bryan Murray. "There are a lot of teams staying in (the playoff race) and the teams that are out, like you saw with Edmonton and (Ales) Hemsky, want to keep their players. It's hard to find good NHL players."

Eighth through 13th place in the Westen Conference is separated by six points. Eighth through 13th is separated by eight points in the Eastern Conference.

3:30 p.m.: Players with buzz

As we start the countdown to the deadline, here are some players with buzz about them:

1. Rick Nash (Columbus): It's still unknown whether the Blue Jackets will trade him now or wait until the summer. He has supplied the Blue Jackets with the names of teams that he would be willing to accept, and his agent told TSN.ca that the list won't change in the summer. But teams on Nash's list might make better offers in the summer when they aren't in the midst of trying to win a Stanley Cup.

2. Steve Ott (Dallas): Teams that can win the Stanley Cup would love to have Ott's aggressiveness in a playoff series. Couldn't you see him fitting right in with the Canucks? But the Stars are in their own fight to make the playoffs. They must weigh the value of making the playoffs because their season ticket base eroded during the period of uncertainty about their ownership. Now with a new enthusastic owner in place, they might need to send a message to fans that they are like the Stars of old who were always in the hunt. There is no guarantee he will be traded.

3. Jarsolav Spacek (Carolina): Defensemen are in such demand that a veteran like Spacek is expected to be moved to a prime contender. He is a potential unrestricted free agent.

4. Johnny Oduya (Winnipeg): The Jets are also in the playoff hunt, meaning they aren't a true seller. But he's a mobile defenseman who becomes unrestricted on July 1.

5. Josh Harding (Minnesota): He will be unrestricted this summer, and he seems like the best option for a team that isn't sure about its goaltending. He is looked at as a goalie who could be or should be a No. 1.

3 p.m.: 24 hours to go

With 24 hours to go before Monday's 3 p.m. trade deadline, here are teams that should make a move:

1. Toronto Maple Leafs: The Leafs have dropped out of a playoff spot and look like a team out of sync. They have five points out of the last 20 that were available to them. Although their goaltending was sharp early, it hasn't been helped them as they have started their fall.

2. Nashville Predators: The Predators have a playoff style team that might just need another piece or two up front. They want a proven scorer. Plus, they want to add the kind of people who will help convince Ryan Suter that Nashville is the place to be going forward. He will be unrestricted this summer.

3. Washington Capitals: Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble are clearly out of favor there, and the Capitals could use a jolt. Hamrlik has another season left, but there is a strong market for defensemen.

4. Boston Bruins: This is a quality team that certainly has a shot at back-to-back titles, but injuries to Rich Peverley and Nathan Horton are undermining that hope. They look like a tired team that could use a boost. They have been looking for a depth forward, and maybe a defenseman.

5. Chicago Blackhawks: Their goaltending has been better, but this is a team that could still use a solid defenseman to bolster their blue line. They have too much offensive firepower to take a chance on being caught short defensively.

2:30 p.m.: Nash in action

If Rick Nash is playing his last game with the Columbus Blue Jackets, he's putting on a good show. He scored a short-handed goal to put Columbus up 1-0. All of the Blue Jackets' regulars are skating today.

12:45 p.m.: Bishop traded to Senators

Blues minor league goalie Ben Bishop was traded to the Senators for second-round 2013 pick. Before the deal was made, there had been plenty of buzz about Bishop. Teams looking for a younger, different goaltending option for next season have been looking at Cory Schneider in Vancouver as the most attractive option, followed by Josh Harding (Minnesota), Bishop and Anders Lindback (Nashville).

At 6-7, Bishop is the tallest NHL goalie. He has played 13 NHL games for St. Louis, but none this season. More important, he has had a .928 save percentage in the American Hockey League this season.

Former NHL goalie Darren Pang, now a television analyst, offers this analysis: "Bishop has really matured as a complete goalie. He communicates really well with his defensmen and is an excellent puck handler. He is not a 'blocker' of the puck, he has very good hands, catches pucks. He can afford to play deep in the net because of his size and his hockey sense."

12:30 p.m.: Early rumblings

•What we believe: The San Jose Sharks would like to acquire Rick Nash, but it won't be easy to offer a package that the Columbus Blue Jackets would accept without undermining their chances to go for the Stanley Cup this season.

•What we don't believe: The New York Rangers would give up one of their key defensemen in a bid to land Nash. They have a chance now to win the Stanley Cup, but they need their pieces on defense.

1. Philadelphia Flyers: GM Paul Holmgren had a hole on his defense because of Chris Pronger's absence, and the additions of Nicklas Grossman and Pavel Kubina give him one of the East's most solid defenses.

2. Florida Panthers: GM Dale Tallon brings in Jerred Smithson to win big faceoffs, kill penalties and play a checking role. Knowing every point will be crucial, he adds Wojtek Wolski to score goals in the shootout. He gives up little to upgrade his team

3. Tampa Bay Lightning. GM Steve Yzerman has landed two second-round picks and a first-round pick while moving out Dominic Moore, Steve Downie and Kubina. Plus he is clearing up cap space to ready himself for summer refurbishing. Undoubtedly one of his targets will be a young netminder to grow with his team. He could look around now for a goalie, but he probably would have more options this summer.

4. Colorado Avalanche. Steve Downie seems like a good fit for the Avalanche, who needed more grit up front. He has contributed early.

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